Titles shared around at Matawai dog trials

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Good weather played the part for the Matawai Dog Trial Club’s event last Friday and Saturday and the trial attracted a healthy number of competitors across the two days.

The titles were shared around across the four events.

“A huge thank you to the land owners, sponsors, judges, liberators, helpers and to Henry and Lawrence Rau for supplying the sheep . . . they worked well,” a trials spokesman said.

“Thank you also to Matawai School for feeding everyone across the two days.

“Well done to all Matawai club members, who put in a top effort, not only at the trial but the whole week prior.”

Results —

Long Head (judge Glenn Tomlinson), 57 runs: Merv Utting and Guy, 96 points 1; Leo Edginton and Kim, 95.5, 2; Noddy Halley and  Bruce, 94, 3; Lawrence Rau and Kip, 93.5, 4; Leo Edginton and Roxy, 93, 5.

First Intermediate: Lawrence Rau and Kip, 93.5. First  Maiden: John McPherson and  Mac, 91.5.

Short Head and Yard (judge Terry O’Sullivan), 65 runs: Noddy Halley and Bruce, 95, 1; Graeme Cook and Glenn, 93, 2; Henry Gaddum and Tau, 92, 3; Rob Jeffery and Strike, 91, 4; Lawrence Rau and Kip, 89.5, 5.

First Intermediate: Noddy Halley and Bruce, 95. First Maiden: Josh Forlong and Frank, 86.

Zig Zag Hunt (judge Guy Thompson), 112 runs: Ned George and Sprocket, 96, 1; Martin Walters and Mate, 95, 2; Hunter Johnson and Jinx, 94, 3; Allen Irwin and Joss 93.5, 4; Leo Edginton and Rob, 93.25, 5.

First Intermediate and first Maiden: Martin Walters and Mate 95.

Straight Hunt (judge Henry Hindmarsh), 105 runs:  Dan Macdonald and Ruby, 97.5, 1; Charlie Burdon and Joe, 97, 2; Dan Macdonald and Bree, 96.5, 3; Ben Te Kahika and Burt, 96.25, 4; Josh Forlong and Jim, 96, 5.

First Intermediate: Dan Macdonald and  Ruby, 97. First Maiden: Charlie Burdon and Joe, 97.